Pemi Valley Search and Rescue (PVSART) team members Jamie Cunningham, Gareth Slattery, Amy Cyrs, & Jon Sykes placed the flag on top of the Old Man yesterday evening.
To quote from PVSART President Allen Clark:
“Today is the anniversary of one of the worse day in America’s history and the worst day for loss of firefighters with 343 New York firefighters losing their lives seven years ago.
The attached photographs show our Captain Cyrs, Lt. Slattery and Board Members Jon Sykes and Jamie Cunningham placing a flag in the area of the Old Man of the Mountain. A tradition that started immediately after 9/11. This year’s observance included a dedication to Cannon Mountain employee D.J. Stemat who was killed serving his country in Iraq.
I hope you all get the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are to live in the United States and the price that is paid daily for our freedom.
If you get the opportunity, thank a Soldier, Police Officer or a Firefighter for the sacrifices they make to protect you.”
Go to http://www.neclimbs.com, forum, events and announcements. I will try to figure out how to post pics here in the gallery next.
I did a press release with AP and they have sent out a pic to many regional media outlets.
Jamie Cunningham
